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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Channels: KI, LI, LU Properties: Sour, Astringent, Neutral, Toxic Latin: Pericarpium Papaveris Somniferi Chinese: 罂粟壳 Tone Marks: yīng sù ké

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Contraindications and Cautions

Herb-Drug Interactions

Toxicity and Overdose

• This herb is considered toxic (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Jiu Xian San (Nine Immortal Decoction)
  Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs
• Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang (True Man's Decoction to Nourish the Organs)
  Formulas that Restrain Leakage from the Intestines

References

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.